# Sudoku vs DotConnector

The clearest difference is monetization model: DotConnector at free with in-app purchases against Sudoku's subscription. DotConnector also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Sudoku's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DotConnector sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sudoku against 4.8 for DotConnector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 17K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sudoku ships an update every 5 weeks, DotConnector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku | DotConnector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-train-brain-puzzles/id6497716251/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotconnector-connect-dots/id6769800149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 142 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flyfox Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707313935) | [Kyle Adamson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185249610) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-train-brain-puzzles/id6497716251)

Engage in a classic Sudoku puzzle game designed to relieve stress and sharpen cognitive skills. Offers a vast library of puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels and helpful tools for both beginners and experts. Enjoy daily challenges and collect virtual rewards.

**Highlights:** Over 20,000 unique Sudoku puzzles, Daily challenges with exclusive rewards, 8 difficulty levels (6x6 to 16x16), Smart hints and detailed solving techniques, Pencil and smart note-taking features, Eye protection mode and customizable themes, Free offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Buy 500 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2800 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5600 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 9000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and challenging game
- 🧠 Brain exercise
- 🎮 Fun game to play
- 🥰 Enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Forced ads
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🤖 Annoying ads
- 🤖 Ads make it almost unusable
- 🤖 Ads randomly take you to other websites

**Reported bugs**

- App tells user it is outdated after a few days of download
- Accidental taps cause issues with selecting options

**Requested features**

- Allow rotating the screen to enable larger numbers
- Improve layout and contrast of number blocks
- Add more logic to the game instead of guessing
- Provide option to disable notifications


### DotConnector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotconnector-connect-dots/id6769800149)

Connect matching colored dots by drawing lines that fill the entire grid without crossing. Enjoy over 1,000 unique puzzles with various board shapes and play modes, including offline access.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colored dots, Fill the entire grid, Paths cannot cross, Over 1,000 puzzles, Multiple board shapes, Offline play, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Hint | $0.49 | one-time |
| 3 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku free?

Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DotConnector free?

DotConnector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku or DotConnector?

Sudoku is rated higher. Sudoku averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while DotConnector averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sudoku or DotConnector have ads?

Both Sudoku and DotConnector show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku or DotConnector?

Sudoku ships an update every 5 weeks, and DotConnector every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on November 9, 2026 and DotConnector on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*